Taiko no Tatsujin Music Recruitment 2026

Taiko no Tatsujin Music Recruitment 2026

Taiko no Tatsujin Music Recruitment 2026 is a contest where you can create and submit original music pieces for gameplay in Taiko no Tatsujin!
Selected songs can be enjoyed in Taiko no Tatsujin at amusement facilities and elsewhere♪
This time, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Taiko no Tatsujin, in addition to the traditional judging and voting process (General Public Voting), we will also introduce a new “U-25” selection category limited to those aged 25 or younger. We will also welcome Tatsh, t+pazolite, and LindaAI-CUE as guest judges!

Application period

June 15 2026 (Monday) toJuly 21 2026 (Tuesday) 18:00

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Period from the call for music submissions to the announcement of jury selection results

  • June 15th: Recruitment Start
  • July 21st: Application Deadline
  • July to August: Selection Process
  • September: Result Announcement

Period from the start of voting (general judging) to the announcement of results

First Voting Stage

  • Starts: September 11th
  • Ends: October 2nd
  • Results Announcement: October 15th

The Second Voting Stage is scheduled for October–December! Details coming soon!